Is murder a mala prohibita type of crime?

No, murder is not considered a mala prohibita crime; it is classified as a mala in se crime. Mala in se crimes are those that are inherently wrong or evil, such as murder, theft, and assault, and are universally condemned across cultures. In contrast, mala prohibita crimes are offenses that are deemed wrong due to being prohibited by law, such as drug possession or regulatory violations.